Номер 1, страница 65, часть 2 - гдз по английскому языку 11 класс учебник Демченко, Бушуева

1. a. Read the introduction to a brochure about Belarus and give at least five reasons to visit Belarus.

Belarus is yet to be discovered by tourists from Europe and North America. Once you reach Minsk, do not limit yourself only to ice hockey arenas and Minsk’s museums, restaurants, and night clubs. Belarus is a very safe country to travel. Very low prices will compensate possible problems with communicating in English outside Minsk. Being the only foreign guest around will make it an interesting experience. You can enrich your experience and develop a better understanding of the national culture if you go to smaller places and visit the country’s historical landmarks.

They demonstrate how the country balances its Soviet heritage and deep European roots.

b. Look through the calendar of the most traditional events in Belarus. Choose the events which you will prefer to attend.

Alexandria gathers friends

Alexandria gathers friends, the night festival, first started in 2010 in Alexandria, Mogilev region, the homeland of A. Lukashenko, the President of the Republic of Belarus.

The idea to hold festivities in Alexandria appeared because these events take place on the banks of rivers, and the Dnieper has always connected Belarusians, Russians, and Ukrainians.

In 2011, the festival Alexandria gathers friends stepped over the framework of a republican holiday and turned into an international event, attended by tens of thousands of people from all over the country and the guests from Belarus, Russia, Ukraine. The central event of the holiday was the gala concert Night on the banks of the Dnieper on 6 July 2011, performed by the Masters of Arts from the three neighbouring countries.

Now it is the largest summer folk festival. In 2022, declared the Year of Historical Memory in Belarus, Kupala events in Alexandria are dedicated to the history of the country, its formation and development.

The festival will begin with an opening ceremony at 11.00 on 9 July (Saturday) and will end at 3.00 on 10 July (Sunday) with a night disco.

The highlights of the festival are concerts of pop artists, the ceremony of celebrating the best agricultural workers, the final of the Lord of the village nationwide competition, and a spectacular musical comedy on the main stage. Alexandria will turn into a huge fair with shopping arcades, game attractions, a circus tent, exhibitions and sales, regional mini pavilions of crafters.

When: 10–11 July

Where: Alexandria agro-town, Shklov district, Mogilev region

Slavyanski bazaar in Vitebsk

Slavyanski bazaar is the biggest and most famous festival not only in Belarus, but also in Eastern Europe. In 2021 the festival marked its 30^th anniversary. Every year events are as enjoyable and surprising as before.

About 5,000 guests and participants are expected to come to Vitebsk for this annual, large-scale, and now traditional event.

The highlights of the festival, as usual, will be concerts in the Summer Amphitheatre, solo performances, a jazz evening, theatrical and philharmonic programmes, an opera forum, open-air exhibitions, the City of craftsmen, and contests of performers from different countries. There will be dozens of open-air events for young people. Unusual projects and performances will take place in many parts of the city. The Seven winds Street Art Festival will give visitors an opportunity to take beautiful pictures and join the One wish for two campaign.

There will also be an international theatrical laboratory which will gather drama students from Belarus and Russia. Under the guidance of GITIS professors, they will prepare sketches based on the play Three sisters by Anton Chekhov and present them on 18 July. Festival visitors will also be able to enjoy a wide range of other events.

The atmosphere of Slavyanski bazaar is always unforgettable, and as a rule, Vitebsk almost never sleeps on these days.

When: 13–18 July

Where: Summer Amphitheatre, Vitebsk Concert Hall, Vitebsk streets and squares

c. Have a discussion about going to Belarus to attend the cultural events. Give your arguments. Use the following expressions.

Help box

– We’ll have a couple of free days. How can we spend them?

– Let’s see what’s on in Minsk this summer. …

– … sounds great! I love … They offer …

– I’m afraid, I’m not into … (I’m not a … fan).

– Hm-m-m… What do you think about …? We can …

– It must be exciting / amusing / entertaining. I don’t mind going to … at all!

– Where and when is it on?

– …

– Isn’t it far from …?

– Not very far, really. We can get there by …

– Let’s try to buy the tickets. Can we buy them on the Internet?

– Sure, we can.

1. a. Прочитайте вступление к брошюре о Беларуси и назовите как минимум пять причин посетить Беларусь.

1. b. Просмотрите календарь самых традиционных мероприятий в Беларуси. Выберите мероприятия, которые вы бы предпочли посетить.

1. c. Проведите обсуждение о поездке в Беларусь для посещения культурных мероприятий. Приведите свои аргументы. Используйте следующие выражения.

Ответ:

1. a.

Here are five reasons to visit Belarus based on the introduction:

1. It is a country yet to be discovered by many tourists from Europe and North America.

2. It is a very safe country to travel.

3. It offers very low prices.

4. The people are friendly.

5. You can visit historical landmarks to understand how the country balances its Soviet heritage and deep European roots.

1. b.

I would prefer to attend the Slavyanski bazaar in Vitebsk. It seems to be a larger and more diverse event, featuring concerts in the Summer Amphitheatre, theatrical performances, a jazz evening, an opera forum, and various open-air projects like the Seven winds Street Art Festival. The idea of a large-scale festival where the city “almost never sleeps” sounds very exciting and unforgettable.

1. c.

A: We'll have a couple of free days in July. How can we spend them?

B: Let's see what's on in Belarus this summer... The Slavyanski bazaar in Vitebsk sounds great! I love big festivals. They offer concerts, theatrical performances, and exhibitions.

A: Hm-m-m... What do you think about the Alexandria gathers friends festival? We can see concerts of pop artists and a huge fair there.

B: I'm afraid, I'm not a folk festival fan. The Slavyanski bazaar must be more amusing. I don't mind going to Vitebsk at all!

A: Okay then. Where and when is it on?

B: It's in Vitebsk from the 13th to the 18th of July.

A: Isn't it far from Minsk?

B: Not very far, really. We can get there by train.

A: Great! Let's try to buy the tickets. Can we buy them on the Internet?

B: Sure, we can.

Перевод:

1. a.

Вот пять причин посетить Беларусь, основанных на вступлении:

1. Это страна, которую еще предстоит открыть для себя многим туристам из Европы и Северной Америки.

2. Это очень безопасная страна для путешествий.

3. Она предлагает очень низкие цены.

4. Люди дружелюбны.

5. Вы можете посетить исторические достопримечательности, чтобы понять, как страна сочетает свое советское наследие и глубокие европейские корни.

1. b.

Я бы предпочел посетить «Славянский базар в Витебске». Кажется, это более масштабное и разнообразное мероприятие, включающее концерты в Летнем амфитеатре, театральные представления, джазовый вечер, оперный форум и различные проекты под открытым небом, такие как фестиваль уличного искусства «Семь ветров». Идея масштабного фестиваля, где город «почти не спит», звучит очень захватывающе и незабываемо.

1. c.

A: У нас будет пара свободных дней в июле. Как мы можем их провести?

B: Давай посмотрим, что будет в Беларуси этим летом... «Славянский базар в Витебске» звучит здорово! Я люблю большие фестивали. Они предлагают концерты, театральные представления и выставки.

A: Хм-м-м... А что ты думаешь о фестивале «Александрия собирает друзей»? Мы можем там посмотреть концерты поп-артистов и большую ярмарку.

B: Боюсь, я не фанат фольклорных фестивалей. «Славянский базар» должен быть более занимательным. Я совсем не против поехать в Витебск!

A: Хорошо тогда. Где и когда он проходит?

B: В Витебске с 13 по 18 июля.

A: Это не далеко от Минска?

B: На самом деле, не очень далеко. Мы можем доехать туда на поезде.

A: Отлично! Давай попробуем купить билеты. Мы можем купить их через интернет?

B: Конечно, можем.